This 94.4-mile journey from Sulphur, OK to Lawton, OK is a straightforward drive primarily along OK 7. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 53 minutes on the road, making it an easy day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, which is quite budget-friendly for a road trip of this length. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transition between these two Oklahoma locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 7
75.4 mi
1h 26m
West Broadway Avenue
17.6 mi
24m
Southwest 2nd Street
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest 1st Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
West 1st Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest F Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest C Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OK 7
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
86 ft·9 sec·West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177
0.1 mi·17 sec·West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 7
18 mi·24 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 7
27 mi·30 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi·2 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 7
17 mi·19 min·OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi·26 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi·21 sec·Southwest Lee Boulevard
11
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft·14 sec·Southwest F Avenue
13
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southwest 1st Street
14
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft·10 sec·Southwest C Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·29 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given its short 1 hour and 53-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart Sulphur at your leisure and arrive in Lawton with plenty of daylight to spare. Since there are no mandatory stops suggested and the longest stretch is over 75 miles, plan for a single fuel and rest break if needed, perhaps midway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you travel the 75.4-mile segment on OK 7, as services might be more spaced out during this portion of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.2 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sulphur, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 94.4 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sulphur, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 7 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 47.2 miles from Sulphur, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before OK 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 94.4
Lawton, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+15805813400
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 94.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Vinita Avenue
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
94.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
94.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.76 one way
$29.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.20
$32.41
premium
$4.89
$18.17
$36.33
diesel
$5.61
$20.84
$41.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.91
$4.53
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.26
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sulphur, OK
Night
in Sulphur on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Night
in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 80% of the journey utilizing main roads like OK 7, West Broadway Avenue, and Southwest 2nd Street. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles on OK 7, which forms the backbone of this drive. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter smooth sailing for most of the trip. Expect a consistent driving rhythm rather than a winding, technical road, making it a predictable and efficient journey.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.4 mi on OK 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and West Broadway Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Vinita Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 94.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on OK 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, OK before heading back.
